(A) Any person aggrieved by this chapter or by the decision of the Environmental Management Administrator may appeal to the BZA which acts as the local Hearing Board by written notice to its secretary. Such appeal shall be filed within 30 days after the decision.
(1) A hearing by the BZA is available following a request to determine the property of:
(a) The denial or revocation of a land disturbance permit;
(b) A citizen complaint concerning program operation;
(c) The issuance of a notice of violation or non-compliance with the plan the regulations included in this chapter;
(d) The issuance of fines as a result of this chapter;
(e) The issuance of a stop work order as a result of this chapter.
(2) All hearings shall be initiated by the BZA which shall give notice to all parties of the hearing.
(a) All parties must receive the notice of hearing not less than 30 days;
(b) The notice will be sent by the Secretary of the BZA;
(c) A reference to the particular section of the statutes and rules involved;
(d) A short and plain statement of matters asserted.
(3) All requests for hearings must be received 2 weeks prior to the scheduled monthly meeting of the BZA by its Secretary in order to be heard at its next meeting.
(4) After hearing all parties, a decision will be issued by the BZA based on the majority of the members voting on the appeal.
(B) Any person who shall feel aggrieved by any decision on an appeal to the BZA may appeal to SCDHEC in accordance with S.C. Code § 48-18-70 and Regulation 72-314.
(Am. Ord. 06-21-05, passed 6-15-2006)